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title: "Direct Award via the ESPO Framework 2957 - Storage, Maintenance and Retrieval of Paper Records to include scan demand service"
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# Direct Award via the ESPO Framework 2957 - Storage, Maintenance and Retrieval of Paper Records to include scan demand service

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c55ce3c-8f0c-4e03-a210-830b12f6194c

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## Summary

Durham County Council has completed a procurement process for the title "Direct Award via the ESPO Framework 2957 - Storage, Maintenance and Retrieval of Paper Records to include scan demand service." This service falls under the industry category of "Storage and retrieval services" and focuses on the external storage, maintenance, and retrieval of paper records, with an emphasis on a scanning on demand service for all Council buildings. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 5th December 2017. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2018 and will run until 31st March 2022, with a total contract value of £90,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in document management, archival storage, and digitisation services. Companies that can offer secure storage solutions and efficient retrieval systems, as well as the capability to provide scanning services, would be well-placed to compete in this market. The size of the contract may also favour small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate innovation and flexibility in their service offerings.

## Notice

External storage of paper records to provide secure storage, maintenance and retrieval of paper records including the facility for a scan on demand service across all DCC buildings when required. The facility to manage access to paper records by requesting indexed paper records which are then digitised and transmitted electronically to a specified and secure location

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23b4b516-8563-48be-916c-60567312d8fb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOX IT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63121000 - Storage and retrieval services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2017 at 13:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23b4b516-8563-48be-916c-60567312d8fb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23b4b516-8563-48be-916c-60567312d8fb
  12th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk

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